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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent AutomaticvsAVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

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AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic

Owners widely praise the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic for its unique style and good quality for its price point, with specific appreciation for its thin bezel, pusher style, dial colors, and WW2 references. Some owners note the 43.5mm size may be large for smaller wrists, and a few report that the chronograph buttons can stick. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic highly for its distinctive design and value at its price point.

AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic

Owners praise the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic for its compelling designs and striking color schemes, with one owner noting the brand consistently prompts purchases. The $450 price point is considered good value, and the watch features a comfortable brown leather strap. However, the included NATO strap feels cheap and is too long for a 7" wrist. One owner reported inaccurate seconds hand movement, and the 15mm thick bronze case is noted as slightly thicker than expected. Overall, owners rate the AVI-8 Spitfire Type 300 Automatic highly for its unique designs and value at the price point, despite some minor strap and case thickness observations.

At a glance

6 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic43mm
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic
Water Resistance
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic50m
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic50m
MSRP
Hawker Hurricane Kent Automatic$350
Spitfire Type 300 Automatic$400

Full specifications

Case

3 specs
Diameter
43mm
42mm
Lug Width
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
NEWTON
Sky Gauge

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$350
$400
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